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Visiting Amsterdam

13 September 2010 By Vera Ciria 0 In Life outside Barcelona

After my visit to Venice earlier this year, I was really looking forward to going to Amsterdam for the first time. There is a magic something about a city with water canals that really attracts my attention. What came as a big surprise is that Amsterdam is not anywhere near as charming as Venice. This is a city where people work and go about their business, amid the endless masses of tourists. This is a city similar to Barcelona, so much hype and a lot less to show, filled with obnoxious tourists interested in drinking, smoking and sex. That said, it is possible to slip into the cracks and really delve into the Dutch way of life.

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The Perfect Chocolate Shoe for a 30th Birthday

13 May 2010 By Vera Ciria 1 In Fashion

Sticky Fingers is in dire need of a few updates and a little overhaul, so I’m signing off for about a week to get all the necessary work done. I’ve managed to bag a great interview with an American actor which I’ll be posting next week. Just a hint, he was part and parcel of the recent A Single Man film.

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Spoilt for Colour Choice in Burano

29 April 2010 By Vera Ciria 1 In Life outside Barcelona

Venice is surrounded by a myriad of islands that are relatively easy to visit. Jetting around in a boat is always relaxing and the results are absolutely stunning. Burano, which is an hour from Venice, is a lush mix of rainbow-coloured houses. Time slows down, there is an air of tranquility and the air is filled with the smell of clean laundry.

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Turning 30 in Venice

27 April 2010 By Vera Ciria 4 In Life outside Barcelona

Sagging buildings and waterlogged wood, staggering colours and hidden bridges. Venice is truly is a city of beauty and old-world glamour. The streets breathe and whisper centuries’ old secrets.

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Mariano Fortuny Retrospective at La Pedrera

15 March 2010 By Vera Ciria 2 In Fashion

Dubbed the Alchemist of Venice, Mariano Fortuny Madrazo is the perfect example of a genius that excels in different disciplines. a new retrospective about this multi-talented artist has just opened this past week at La Pedrera. The exhibit will be on up until the 27th of June, so there is no excuse for missing out on this intimate journey into Fortuny’s creative world.

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